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The Great Gatsby (1974)

Directed by Jack Clayton

Drama

Overview

Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby’s circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.

Rated PG | Length 144 minutes

Actors

Robert Redford | Mia Farrow | Bruce Dern | Karen Black | Scott Wilson | Sam Waterston | Lois Chiles | Howard Da Silva | Roberts Blossom | Edward Herrmann | Elliott Sullivan | Arthur Hughes | Kathryn Leigh Scott | Beth Porter | Paul Tamarin | John Devlin | Patsy Kensit | Marjorie Wildes | Blain Fairman | Norman Chancer | Bob Sherman | Regina Baff | Janet Arters | Louise Arters | John Franchi | Sammy Smith | Franklin Cover | Brooke Adams | Ramon Gordon | Duncan Inches | Mildred Shay | Nick Lucas | James Berwick | Tom Ewell | Jerry Mayer | Vincent Schiavelli

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

It’s beautiful to look at, but the greatness of the novel doesn’t translate well, at least not in this film. All the elements are there, but they’ve made it deathly dull.

Francis Coppola wrote the screenplay and maybe he should have directed as well. Bruce Dern as Tom Buchanan is the best part of the movie.

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